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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister to launch Student Police Cadet Programme tomorrow
The programme seeks to build bridge between Police and the larger community
The Student Police Cadet  Programme is scheduled to be launched nationally on the 21st July, 2018 by the Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh in the presence of the Union Human Resources Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar, the Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Manohar Lal, the Minister of State for Planning  and Chemicals & Fertilizers Rao Inderjit Singh, the Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Hansraj Gangaram Ahir and the Minister in Haryana Government Rao Narbir Singh.
The programme seeks to build a bridge between the Police and the larger community through school students by inculcating values and ethics in them through classes in school and outside. The programme focuses on students of class 8 & 9 and special care has been taken to ensure that it does not lead to increase in the workload of the students. The programme does not have any prescribed text book nor is any exam envisaged. Only one class in a month is proposed. The programme seeks to cover broadly two kinds of topics:
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Crime prevention and control; and
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Values and ethics
Under the first part, the topics covered are – Community Policing, Road Safety, Fight against Social Evils, Safety of Women & Children, Fight against Corruption and Disaster Management. The topics covered under the second part are – Values & Ethics, Respect for Elders, Empathy & Sympathy, Tolerance, Patience, Attitude, Team Spirit and Discipline.
A Handbook has been prepared by BPR&D for imparting instructions with the support of NCERT. There is greater emphasis on field demonstrations and hands on learning of the functioning of the Police through visits to Women Police stations, Child Protection Homes including NGOs, Traffic Police and Fire Brigade Stations. There will also be learning through group discussions, audio-visual mediums etc.
The programme shall be steered by a State level committee to be headed by the Principal Secretary, Home Department with the Principal Secretary, Education and Director General of Police as members. There shall be a similar committee at the district level headed by the District Magistrate with the District Inspector of Schools and Superintendent of Police as members.
An amount of Rs.67 crores has been released to the States for implementation of the programme. An amount of Rs.50,000 shall be earmarked for each school to be spent on educational aids, training and contingency. The Programme shall be at first implemented in Government schools in both urban and rural areas.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Facility to apply for Scheme Certificate under EPS, 1995 now available on UMANG application
EPFO services most accessed on UMANG App; of 47.3 crore hits clocked by the App since August 2019, 41.6 crore or 88% meant for EPFO services
The Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance  has been a big hit among EPF subscribers enabling them to access services during COVID-19 pandemic from the comfort of their homes in a hassle free manner. Adding to the 16 services already on the Umang App, EPFO has now started another facility enablinng EPS members to apply for Scheme Certificate under Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995.
Scheme certificate is issued to members who withdraw their EPF contribution but wish to retain their membership with EPFO, to avail pension benefits on attainment of retirement age. A member becomes eligible for pension only if he has been, cumulately, a member of the Employees’ Pension Scheme,1995 for at least 10 years. Upon joining a new job, Scheme Certificate ensures that previous pensionable service is added to pensionable service rendered with the new employer thereby, increasing the amount of pension benefits. Further, Scheme Certificate is also useful for family members to avail family pension, in case of untimely death of the eligible member.
The ease of applying for Scheme Certificate through UMANG App will now help members avoid unnecessary hardship of physically applying for it, especially during pandemic times and will also eliminate unnecessary paperwork. The facility shall benefit over 5.89 crore subscribers. For availing the service on Umang App, an active Universal Account Number  and a mobile number registered with the EPFO is required.
By successfully bringing state-of-the-art technology to the doorstep of its subscribers, EPFO has remained to be most popular service provider on UMANG App. Out of the 47.3 crore hits clocked by the app since August 2019, 41.6 crore or 88% of them were meant for EPFO services. With India witnessing massive growth in digital connectivity through mobile phones, EPFO is making more and more services digitally accessible to members even in remotest locations through UMANG App.About UMANG:
UMANG  is developed by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology  and National e-Governance Division  to drive Mobile Governance in India.
UMANG provides a single platform for all Indian Citizens to access pan India e-Gov services ranging from Central to Local Government bodies and other citizen centric services.
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Ministry of Finance
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Revised Calendar for Auction of Government of India Treasury Bills

After reviewing the cash position of the Government of India, Government in consultation with Reserve Bank of India, has decided to notify the revised amounts for the issuance of Treasury Bills for the remaining period of quarter ending June 2020as under:
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Revised T-Bills Calendar for remaining period of Q1 FY 2020-21


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Date of Auction
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91 Days
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182 Days
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364 Days
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Total
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22 April, 2020
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15,000
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16,000
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14,000
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45,000
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29 April, 2020
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15,000
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16,000
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14,000
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45,000
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06 May, 2020
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15,000
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16,000
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14,000
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45,000
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13 May, 2020
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15,000
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16,000
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14,000
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45,000
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20 May, 2020
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15,000
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16,000
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14,000
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45,000
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27 May, 2020
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15,000
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16,000
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14,000
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45,000
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03 June, 2020
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15,000
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16,000
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14,000
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45,000
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10 June, 2020
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15,000
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16,000
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14,000
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45,000
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17 June, 2020
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15,000
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16,000
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14,000
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45,000
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24 June, 2020
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15,000
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16,000
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14,000
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45,000
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Total
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150,000
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160,000
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140,000
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450,000
The Government of India/Reserve Bank of India will continue to have the flexibility to modify the notified amount and timing for auction of Treasury Bills depending upon the requirements of the Government, evolving market conditions and other relevant factors. Thus, the calendar is subject to change, if circumstances so warrant including for reasons such as intervening holidays. Such changes, if any, will be communicated through regular press releases.
The auction of Treasury Bills will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.No.4–W&M/2018, dated March 27, 2018 issued by the Government of India, as amended from time to time.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways to deliver more than 140 MT liquid oxygen in next 24 hrs
One Oxygen Express carrying 70 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen will be en-route to Delhi tonight
Indian Railway Maps Multiple routes for possible Oxygen transportation
Ramps & Rakes ready
On a mission mode, Indian Railways is going to deliver more than 140 MT liquid oxygen in next 24 hrs. Currently, 9 tankers are already on the run, out of which 5 will reach Lucknow by tonight and remaining 4 containers of LMO which have already started from Bokaro are expected to reach Lucknow tomorrow early.
So far, Oxygen Express have run between Mumbai to Vizag via Nagpur to Nashik and Lucknow to Bokaro and back. A total of 10 containers having nearly 150 tonnes of liquid Oxygen have been carried so far.
Currently, 9 tankers are already on the go, out of which 5 will reach Lucknow by tonight and remaining 4 containers of LMO which have already started from Bokaro are expected to reach Lucknow tonight.
One Oxygen Express train carrying 4 tankers  will depart tonight for Delhi from Raigarh, Chattisgarh.
Indian Railways has also informed Delhi Government to obtain the road tankers. Indian Railways are also ready for the movement of oxygen containers on container wagons from Durgapur to Delhi.
Indian Railway is fully prepared to carry Oxygen on following routes:
For the delivery of more Liquid Medical Oxygen to Maharashtra, Indian Railways has planned to transport Oxygen from Jamnagar to Mumbai and for Nagpur/Pune from Vizg/Angul.
Indian Railways has mapped the route from Angul to Secunderabad to deliver Liquid Medical Oxygen for Telangana.
For the state of Andhra Pradesh, Indian Railways has planned to transport Liquid Medical Oxygen from vacancy Angul to Vijayawada.
For Madhya Pradesh, Indian Railway has mapped the route from Jamshedpur to Jabalpur for the transportation of Liquid Medical Oxygen.
Liquid Oxygen being a cryogenic cargo has many limitations like maximum speed at which it can be carried, maximum acceleration & deceleration and loading restrictions like availability of liquid oxygen tankers and loading ramps etc. Route mapping also takes care of the maximum clearances available along the route .
Ministry of Finance
Learn about sustainable designs already produced by India and improve them for the ease of living of the present age: Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
Collaborative effort and breaking silos will transform India into Global power soon:
Shri Piyush Goyal
A students meet of all the institutes under the aegis of the Commerce Ministry i.e, FDII, NID, NIFT, IIFT and the IIP was held in the city today. The Union Minister of Finance Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the students on the topic ‘Digitalisation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Pillars of Indian Economic Growth’.
The Union Finance Minister & Commerce Minister addressing the student meet
Recalling the Prime Minister’s address on Independence Day, Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitaraman said that we need to absorb the Panch Pran  put forth by the PM1 to strengthen our country. Smt Seetharaman said that we should be proud of our heritage and legacy. She said “Learn about sustainable designs already produced by India and improve them for the ease of living of the present age” Quoting the various examples of indigenous sustainable designs like the blue leather and the jewellery patterns, she called upon the students to be both, “Agents of change and Agents of continuity”
In his address, the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal said that world over, the Indian economy is being looked at as a bright spot. He highlighted the successful innovations that the country
came up with during the Covid pandemic in production of PPE kits and testing swabs. Shri Goyal further recalled that he was in the city of Hyderabad which gave the country its own vaccine against covid made by Bharat Biotech. The Minister exhorted the students to come up with good designs which lead to cost reduction. Interacting with the audience, Shri Goyal promised to put in place a completely online system for obtaining patents which would further strengthen the environment for innovation for the start-ups.
The heads of the institutes of National Institute of Fashion Technology, National Institute of Design, Footwear Design & Development Institute, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Indian Institute of Packaging and senior officers of the Ministry of Commerce like Mr. Rajeev Singh Thakur, Additional Secretory, Mr. Arun Kumar Sinha MD FDDI, Deepak Chaudhary Centre Incharge FDDI Hyderabad, Mr. Vijay Kumar Mantri NIFT Director, Prof. Shekher Mukherji of NID, Dr. Mrs Satinder Bhatia Dean IIFT, Vagish Dixit Chairman IIP participated in the event held at the Shilpakala vedika in Hyderabad today.
Ref 1 - https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1851994
PM’s Independence day address
Tweet thread:
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— PIB in Telangana 🇮🇳#AmritMahotsav  October 29, 2022
-Shri @PiyushGoyal, Hon'ble Minister for @CimGOI, @fooddeptgoi, @TexMinIndia, and Consumer Affairs pic.twitter.com/mGmSmEZlEz
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
I&B Ministry to facilitate access of President’s speech on eve of Republic Day and Commentary of Republic Day Parade to the differently abled people
Telecast to be accompanied with sign language interpretation
Feed of DD News and DD Bharati to be made available free of cost to all TV channels
I&B Ministry has today taken a decisionto facilitate access, to the differently abled people, to the Speech of Hon’ble President of India on the eve of Republic Day on 25th January, 2019 and to the commentary of Republic Day Ceremony/Parade on 26th January, 2019 to help them connect meaningfully with this important National Day.
DD Bharati will carry sign language interpretation of the President’s Address to the nation on their channel from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM on 25th January, 2019. On 26th January, 2019, DD News will carry the sign language interpretation of the commentary on their channel from 9:00 AM to 11.25 AM .
The feed of DD News/DD Bharati will be made available free of cost to all TV channels who may avail of this facility for the benefit of differently abled people.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Tribal Affairs felicitates Scheduled Tribe MPs and Tribal Padma Awardees
Prime Minister's message of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas Sabka Vishwaas for everyone will fulfill the dreams, hopes and aspirations of tribal people through our journey of Amrit Kaal: Shri Arjun Munda
Celebrating the historical win of Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on becoming the 15th President of India, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, hosted the Tribal Padma Awardees and Scheduled Tribe Members of Parliament from across the nation at the National Tribal Research Institute in New Delhi today.
The Ministry organised Felicitation Ceremony for the Padma Awardees belonging to Scheduled Tribe community to pay tribute to their indispensable contribution for the welfare and upliftment of tribal communities. Further, an Open House Special Interaction with the Padma Awardees at the venue was also organised.
Union Minister of Tribal Affairs,Shri Arjun Munda; Union Minister of State for tribal affairs Smt. Renuka Singh ,Union Minister of State for Minority affairs Shri John Barla, Union Minister of state for Ministry of Steel Faggan Singh Kulaste, officials of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, DG NTRI and other eminent dignitaries were present on the special occasion.
The Padma Awardees present on the occasion shared their rich experiences and their journey of struggles.
On the occasion, Union Minister for Tribal affairs Shri Arjun Munda said that listening to the life’s journey shared by tribal Padma awardees today is a great experience.
He added that the Padma awardees and their journey as well as achievements are a source of motivation for everyone. They have made a tremendous contribution to the society. We must pay our tribute to these achievers who have made a difference on the ground, Shri Arjun Munda urged.
We must take inspiration from the awardees to transform the lives of Tribal people and tribal society from India@75 to India@100, he added. The Prime Minister has given the message of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas Sabka Vishwaas for everyone which will fulfill the dreams, hopes and aspirations of tribal people through our journey of Amrit Kaal , the Minister said.
The Union Minister for tribal affairs Shri Arjun Munda also chaired a review meeting with tribal MPs and ministry officials about the schemes and programmes of the Ministry.
Matters such as the impact of efforts in propelling the tribal cause and their overall development, were laid emphasis on and deliberated at length in the interaction.
The event is yet another milestone in strengthening cooperation, coordination and development for the tribal communities in India and will serve to reinforce the long-standing bond of equality and oneness in India.
President's Secretariat
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
The President of India has accepted the resignation of Smt. Baby Rani Maurya as Governor of Uttarakhand.
2. The President of India is also pleased to make the following appointments:-
 Shri Banwarilal Purohit, Governor of Tamil Nadu holding additional charge of the Governor of Punjab is appointed as regular Governor of Punjab;
 Shri R. N. Ravi, Governor of Nagaland is appointed as Governor of Tamil Nadu;
 Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM  is appointed as Governor of Uttarakhand; and
 Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, Governor of Assam is appointed to discharge the functions of the Governor of Nagaland in addition to his own duties, until regular arrangements are made.
3. The above appointments will take effect from the dates they assume charge of their respective offices.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. The Prime Minister has spoken to her family and expressed his condolences. He also said that the coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
"I am anguished beyond words. The kind and caring Lata Didi has left us. She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled. The coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people."
"Lata Didi’s songs brought out a variety of emotions. She closely witnessed the transitions of the Indian film world for decades. Beyond films, she was always passionate about India’s growth. She always wanted to see a strong and developed India."
"I consider it my honour that I have always received immense affection from Lata Didi. My interactions with her will remain unforgettable. I grieve with my fellow Indians on the passing away of Lata Didi. Spoke to her family and expressed condolences. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Electronics & IT
CERT-In extends timelines for enforcement of Cyber Security Directions till 25 September, 2022 for MSMEs and for the validation aspects of subscribers/customers details
It will enable MSMEs to build capacity required for the implementation of the Cyber Security Directions of 28.04.2022
Data Centres, VPS providers, Cloud Service providers and VPN Service providers are also given additional time for implementation of mechanisms relating to validation aspects of subscribers/customers details
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team  serves as the national agency for performing various functions in the area of cyber security in the country as per provisions of section 70B of the IT Act, 2000. CERT-In continuously analyses cyber threats and handles cyber incidents tracked and reported to it. CERT-In issued directions relating to information security practices in exercise of powers bestowed u/s 70B of the Information Technology Act to promote Open, Safe & Trusted and Accountable Internet in the country on 28 April, 2022.
Subsequently, in response to general queries received by CERT-In, a set of Frequently Asked Questions  document was also released by Hon’ble Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology & Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar on 18 May, 2022 to enable better understanding of various stakeholders as well as to promote Open, Safe & Trusted and Accountable Internet in the country.
MeitY and CERT-In are in receipt of requests for the extension of timelines for implementation of these Cyber Security Directions of 28th April, 2022 in respect of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises . Further, additional time has been sought for implementation of mechanism for validation of subscribers/customers by Data Centres, Virtual Private Server  providers, Cloud Service providers and Virtual Private Network Service  providers.
The matter has been considered by CERT-In and it has been decided to provide extension till 25 September, 2022 to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  in order to enable them to build capacity required for the implementation of the Cyber Security Directions. In addition, Data Centres, Virtual Private Server  providers, Cloud Service providers and Virtual Private Network Service  providers are also provided with additional time till 25 September, 2022 for implementation of mechanisms relating to the validation aspects of the of subscribers/customers details. The order to this effect is available at https://www.cert-in.org.in/Directions70B.jsp
An additional set of FAQs is also being published at https://www.cert-in.org.in/Directions70B.jsp which would address specific queries received by CERT-In recently.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Technology Sub-Mission under PMAY-U facilitates adoption of modern, innovative and green technologies and building material for faster and quality construction of houses
Also facilitates preparation and adoption of layout designs and building plans suitable for various geo-climatic zones
The Government of India has set up a Technology Sub-Mission  under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban  Mission to facilitate adoption of modern, innovative and green technologies and building material for faster and quality construction of houses. TSM also facilitates preparation and adoption of layout designs and building plans suitable for various geo-climatic zones and assists States/ Cities in deploying disaster resistant and environment friendly technologies.
Following activities have been undertaken under TSM:
- Global Housing Technology Challenge – India  was initiated to identify and mainstream globally best available proven construction technologies that are rapid, sustainable, green and disaster resilient.
- Under GHTC-India, 54 innovative proven construction technologies shortlisted from across the globe.
- Six Light House Projects  using six distinct technologies shortlisted under GHTC-India are constructed at six places in the country.
- A free online Enrolment of TECHNOGRAHIS has been started for exposing the interested stakeholders to learn different phases of use of innovative technologies in LHPs for adoption and replication.
- Under Affordable Sustainable Housing Accelerator -India, five Incubation Centres have been set up to provide Incubation Support to potential future technologies that are not yet market ready.
- An online course named NAVARITIH  has been started to enhance the capability of building professionals about the new and emerging building materials, technologies and processes for construction.
- Indian Housing Technology Mela  was organized to showcase the domestic indigenous and innovative technologies, building materials and construction processes for low & medium rise houses. 84 innovative technologies/ products/ materials were shortlisted under IHTM.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is already implementing PMAY-U) since 25th June 2015, with the aim to provide pucca house with basic amenities to all eligible urban families with the vision of housing for all. A total of 1.15 crore houses have already been sanctioned, of which more than 56 lakh houses are completed and delivered to the beneficiaries so far and remaining houses are at various stages of construction/ grounding. Scheme guidelines are available at https://pmay-urban.gov.in/uploads/guidelines/62381c744c188-Updated-guidelines-of-PMAY-U.pdf
This information was given by the Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Kaushal Kishore, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.